Welcome to the University of Ulster Coleraine Rugby Football Club. We have been in existence since 1968 during this time we have become associated with an exciting open brand of rugby which we pride ourselves in. Our ethos is to help you develop your skills, fitness, self confidence and if you wish sporting administration skills. We welcome you to become part of our club during your 3 or 4 years at Coleraine and hope you will have an excellent experience on and off the field through participation.
We currently field two Saturday teams, the 1st xv playing in Qualifying 2 and the 2nd xv in the Minor league; we also compete in the Irish College’s Rugby Division 1 league on Wednesday afternoons. We currently have a squad of Players who have joined us from senior teams north and south of Ireland with representation at u20 inter-provincial, Irish and Ulster colleges and Ulster u18’s. Last year we had five leavers from the 1st xv return to their home clubs. They are now playing senior rugby, Qualifying 1 and Qualifying 2 rugby. In recent years we have won leagues and cups and participated in over sea tours. We have also had club members go on to play , inter-provincial rugby and indeed achieve international representation.
Do not feel playing for your university would be a backward step in your rugby development or career.
How can you join?
Contact some of this year’s officials:
Captain Mike Dunleavy 07597600954
Vice Captain / Club Secretary Lee Murphy 07783956654
2nd XV Capt Gareth Bell 07895743349 or through our web site via the contact link, or just bring yourself along to the sports fields every Monday 5.30pm and Thursday 6.30pm, everyone is welcome.
So you are aware Ulster branch rules and regulations – You can transfer as an incoming or returning student up until the 31st January 2012 If you are an AIL registered player you can if you wish become a dual status transfer which allows you to play for your University but still be available to play some AIL matches for your home club.
Coaching and facilities
The Coaching team this year includes Nathan Moore a former club Capt. in the 1990’s he understands student rugby and prides him self in player development ethos,
He has been apart of the Ulster Branch coaching programme, and a club development officer across the province with several clubs. Player coach Jamie Wilkinson, graduated from the university last year and turned down offers from many senior clubs for his talents to continue his development and coach forward skills and strength and conditioning at the club. Brett Campbell and Alan McCully have been coaching and promoting student for over 30years, all are IRFU qualified
The club has access to excellent indoor and outdoor Facilities, two quality match pitches, 2 pitch size floodlit grass training area’s. Indoors, a superb fitness suit and a strength and conditioning studio. We would also look at nutritional and sports psychology as a matter of course.
This is a short period in your rugby career and we as a club will want you to develop your skills and express your talent and return to you home club a better player for the rest of your career.
